Texas Biking July 5th 2020
The Trailist: Grind the Gravel Roads Near Pipe Creek
by Brendan Gibbons | therivardreport.com
With nearly every public park in Bexar County closed by authorities in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus and locals celebrating Independence Day likely crowding parks that remain open, we might be living through the most difficult weekend in our lifetimes to get outdoors.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought Americans outside as never before, as evidenced by the nationwide shortages of bicycles and other gear. Parks managers tell me that use of San Antonio’s …
3,100 Miles Pedaled in 6 Months: A New Personal Best
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
When I began bicycling more than i ever thought possible, in 2015, I estimated I covered the distance from LA to Boston, about 3,000 miles. It was an educated guess based on Google maps, training rides for two charity rides, and general commuting. Now, it seems I’ve doubled my pleasure, and doubled my money (spent on bike stuff). That’s no big deal to pros, racers, and the generally faster. For me, it’s pretty good. But like my blog buddy back East, I’m …